Treatment of complex dental trauma: a case report

Objectives. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the management of major sport-related trauma in a young patient, which resulted in vertical fractures of alveolar processes 2.1 and 2.2. Materials and methods. After obtaining a complete medical history and completing clinical and radiographic examinations, we reduced the fracture and immobilized the elements by splinting. The lacerated gingival flap was repositioned and sutured, and pulp vitality was assessed. Results and conclusions. At the 18-month follow-up visit, the region involved in the trauma was fully intact. An analysis of this case and of the related literature confirms that early intervention is fundamental for the success of therapy.